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The Gold-Standard in Recovery

Muslim Friendly Rehab Programs

✓ One-on-one clinical care

✓ No group therapy

✓ Complete discretion

✓ 14:1 Clinician-to-Guest Ratio

✓ A private residence in the Brisbane hinterland

 

Private clinical care that respects your faith and your practice.

The Banyans is a luxury, private mental health and addiction rehabilitation centre in the Brisbane hinterland, with residential and day programs designed to accommodate the religious, cultural, and dietary needs of Muslim guests alongside our standard clinical care.
For many Muslim individuals and families, finding a treatment environment that genuinely respects faith and practice can be the most difficult part of seeking help. Generic facilities often overlook dietary requirements, prayer times, modesty needs, and the broader experience of practising your faith during what is already a difficult chapter. The result, for many, is delayed or avoided care.
Our programs are built around your clinical needs and shaped to your personal practice. You should not have to choose between the depth of clinical care you need and the integrity of how you live.

Faith-respectful care, delivered with discretion.

At The Banyans, accommodation of your religious practice is woven through every part of your stay, not added on top of it. There are no group sessions to navigate, no shared rooms, and no schedule you are obliged to follow that does not work for your prayer commitments.

Practical accommodations during your program include:

  • Halal meals prepared by our in-house culinary team, with full attention to dietary requirements and preferences. Meals can be discussed in advance of arrival with the clinical and culinary teams.
  • Private suite for prayer and devotion, with the privacy and quiet your practice requires. Suites are ensuited and yours alone for the duration of your stay.
  • Flexible scheduling around prayer times, religious observance, and personal commitments. Your daily program is shaped collaboratively with your clinical team rather than imposed on you.
  • One-on-one clinical care that respects your values, your background, and the cultural context you bring. There are no group sessions where you would be required to disclose your experience to other guests.

For Ramadan, religious holidays, or other periods of observance, the clinical and culinary teams can work with you in advance to plan how your program will be structured around them.

High quality clinical care

Program Types

We understand that a one-size-fits-all approach to treating complex conditions is ineffective.

From your initial enquiry, our experienced team partners with you to create and continually refine a personalised treatment pathway supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach for sustained recovery.

Don’t see your condition below?
Connect with our team to discuss your options.

Mental Health

Our core program, designed for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and burnout, involves a deeply personalised approach that combines psychological therapy with holistic support helping you to restore emotional balance, reconnect, manage and thrive.


  • Depression / Anxiety
  • PTSD / CPTSD
  • ADHD
  • OCD
  • Grief
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Stress / Burnout

Addiction & Dependency

An individualised path to recovery addressing the psychosocial and physical drivers of addiction. With integrated medical care including psychiatry, SMART Recovery, and an optional hospital-supported detox, we support you in regaining control, stability and meaningful connections.


  • Alcohol
  • Drug
  • Gambling
  • Gaming
  • Sex / Porn

Eating Disorders

A compassionate, evidence-based rehabilitation program led by an extensively published GP with a clinical focus in eating disorders. With enhanced medical, nutritional and nursing support, we help restore your relationship with food, body and self-worth.


  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Specified Feeding
  • ARFID
  • Pica

A confidential healing environment

A private, Muslim-friendly residence in the Brisbane hinterland. Where recovery is built around you, and only you.

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Individually tailored & designed

Program Inclusions

Every residential program at The Banyans begins with a thorough understanding of you. Your history, your needs, and your goals shape every session, every day.

All programs include one-on-one sessions daily across psychological therapy, physical health, medical support, and wellbeing. Outlined below are the inclusions for our Foundations Program. For guests seeking a deeper level of clinical complexity, our Comprehensive Program builds on this foundation with advanced diagnostics and additional therapeutic inclusions.

Why Muslim Guests Choose The Banyans

The Banyans offers private, one-on-one residential and day programs that combine clinical depth with respect for the religious and cultural context of every guest. For Muslim guests, this means a treatment environment where faith is not something to set aside while you receive care.

  • Privacy as the foundation: There is no group therapy, no shared rooms, and no waiting list. For Muslim guests, this matters in particular: privacy allows for prayer, modesty, and practice to be observed without compromise, and ensures that seeking treatment does not require disclosure to anyone outside your clinical team.
  • Care shaped around your practice: Each program is built around your clinical needs, your daily practice, and your goals. Prayer times, dietary requirements, modesty considerations, and observance of religious periods are incorporated into your daily schedule rather than treated as exceptions to it.
  • Clinical depth, without compromise: The clinical care Muslim guests receive at The Banyans is the same depth offered to every guest: a coordinated multidisciplinary team across medical, psychiatric, psychological, nutritional, and physical disciplines, with one-on-one sessions throughout your program. Cultural accommodation does not come at the cost of clinical rigour.
  • Continuity of care: Each guest is assessed for clinical suitability to ensure the right program is the right fit. Aftercare support is available for up to two years following your residential program, helping you maintain the changes you’ve made once you return to family, community, and daily life.

Wellbeing is a journey, not a destination.

Continuity of Care After You Leave

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Up to two years of structured aftercare support is available following any residential program, including sessions with your treating clinicians and access to the day program pathway where appropriate.

The Banyans Health Plus day programs are available via telehealth, meaning the clinical support you build during your residential stay can follow you home. You do not need to travel again to maintain the progress you have made.

Day Programs

Our Day Rehabilitation Programs offer focused, weekly care within our purpose-built recovery facility in Brisbane’s inner city. Benefit from private, tailored one-on-one sessions in a tranquil environment, where practical tools and expert guidance are provided to help you navigate the transition back to daily life.

Included Aftercare

Building upon your program progress, our aftercare service provides personalised, ongoing support and maintained connection. Through regular Telehealth sessions, we gain a deeper understanding of your evolving needs and tailor guidance accordingly. This collaborative approach to reintegration, ensures you receive the right support for each stage of your journey.

The Next Steps

1

Make an enquiry

Make an enquiry on +61 1300 226 926 or using the form below.

2

Tell us your story

Discuss your needs, concerns and program suitability with our Intake Team.

3

Clinical Consultation

Complete an Intake Assessment and secure your program.

4

Welcome to The Banyans

Begin your journey toward recovery with The Banyans.

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1300 226 926

Experience The Banyans' Difference

Contact our friendly Intake Team for a caring, confidential discussion about how The Banyans can help you to regain control and reclaim your life.

Our Interdisciplinary Team

Industry Leading Professionals

Meet the Full Team

Our residential treatment program is meticulously designed by a team of world-class professionals, drawing upon the latest research and developments in mental health and addiction recovery to ensure consistent clinical excellence.

Dr Gavin Brown

Clinical Director/ Clinical Psychologist

Dr Sampath Arvapalli

Medical Director

Tammy Spiller

Clinical Nutritionist

Ruth Limkin
Ruth Limkin

Founder and Managing Director

NSQHS Accredited Rehab

The Banyans, along with other Sana Health Group mental health and addiction treatment facilities, adheres to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards – the benchmark for all Australian hospitals

Our initiative to attain this accreditation demonstrates our dedication to an evidence-based approach grounded in best practice clinical governance, ensuring continuous improvement and exceptional client outcomes.

Client recovery stories

A gold-standard approach to recovery through compassionate, evidence-based care.

These testimonials, shared with utmost confidentiality, reflect the very real journeys of individuals navigating recovery. Whilst each guest’s journey is unique, these stories offer insights into the transformative potential of The Banyans’ leading mental health and addiction treatment programs.

It was a wonderful challenging, incredible journey, one which literally saved my life. It gave me not just a reason to keep going but to look forward to a much fuller, enriching life ahead. I found myself here. Through all the facets of the program I discovered myself again and found what I truly value.

Previous Guest

Thank you for helping me at this point in my life. I feel so different to when I arrived, and I am excited to return home fresh and with a new understanding of the underlying issues that have caused me to run off track all my life. This was truly a life-changing experience for me. Thanks to all the coaches, personal trainers, housekeeping, chefs and the clinical team for your support.

Previous Guest

The banyans has been the only recovery facility that has worked for me. The comprehensive one on one specialist treatments and the holistic approach has been a life changing experience. This has been a healing journey mentally and physically and provided tools for me to carry throughout life. I arrived here feeling empty and hopeless and I leave here with hope, positive energy.

Previous Guest

FAQs

Will my programs at The Banyans permit me to engage in daily prayer rituals?

Your tailored schedule will mean that you have time to engage in your daily rituals and prayer times. Your Therapeutic Program Coordinator will ensure you are given sufficient time for private devotion and reflection. Moreover, you are able to discuss your needs with your treating team at any time to make sure your beliefs are accommodated.

Will I be permitted to wear my head coverings and/or other religious garments while at The Banyans?

Yes, The Banyans permits guests to wear any garments that align with their religious beliefs, including head coverings.

Has The Banyans accommodated a Muslim or Halal follower before?

Yes, The Banyans have previously welcomed those of Halal and Kosher backgrounds to our residence, and accommodated their needs accordingly.

Can I be sure that my chefs will follow Halal?

Our chefs are committed to respecting Halal law and procedures. We will discuss your desires with you on arrival to ensure our team are abiding by the cleansing procedures relevant to your faith and personal beliefs. If feel unsure at any time, you are encouraged to discuss this with your Program Coordinator and wellness coaches.

Can I observe Ramadan or other rituals or celebrations while at The Banyans?

Yes. The Banyans accommodates individuals desires to observe Ramadan and other rituals and celebrations (like the Sabbath) while engaging in a program with us.

Some aspects of the treatment program do not align with my beliefs. Do I have to engage with them?

As a customised program, you can choose not to participate in any part of the program that you feel uncomfortable with. You can discuss these considerations with your Intake Manager and Program Coordinator prior to arrival.